|
Written by Marc Pallisco
|
|
Monday, 08 March 2010 21:01 |
|
THE biggest charity event in Melbourne’s commercial property calendar pedals off on Sunday March 7.
The Chain Reaction bike ride, which unites traditionally-competing developers, consultants, and real estate agents through a scenic but gruelling week-long route, will take off from Port Macquarie.
This year, participants will ride what could be a very wet 1000 kilometres to Noosa, in an attempt to raise money to set up and maintain the Starlight Room at the Monash Medical Centre, and support the Better Buddies program run by the Alannah & Madeline Foundation.
ISPT executives Daryl Browning and Renee Nutbean, builder Crema Camillo’s Luch Camillo, Melbourne Airport development manager Jamie Jowett, Knight Frank managing director Paul Burns and KordaMentha partner Berrick Wilson, who established the charity bike ride in 2007, are amongst the 36 riders.
Goldmans Troy Upfield, architect Shane Rothe, of Rothelowman and Josh Slattery, of Slattery Australia are amongst the highest fund raisers so far, this year.
Donations to specific riders can be made at: www.chain-reaction.org.au
Since it was established, Chain Reaction has raised almost $2 million for various children’s charities, and to support emergency hospital and ambulance equipment.
The best year in regard to donations received, was in 2008, when riders raised $770,000.
|
